45 healthy skillet recipes that will get dinner on the table quickly and produce minimal dishes! Includes chicken, vegetarian and low carb options, and more!
When it comes to easy clean up, one pan meals are the way to go! Today we are sharing 45 delicious, healthy dinners that can be prepared in a cast iron or stainless steel skillet.
This post was originally published in 2016 but was long overdue for an update! We’ve added 26 brand new skillet recipes to the mix, and have broken them down by category.
These easy skillet dinners are perfect for busy weeknights. Not only do they produce minimal dishes, but the majority of them are ready quickly!
Many of these skillet dinners are heavy on the veggies, making them a healthy dinner choice. You might want to serve with some pasta or healthy grains to make them filling, or enjoy them as is!
We have broken these one pan meals down into five different categories:
- chicken skillet recipes
- 30 minute one pan meals
- vegetarian skillet dinners
- low carb skillet recipes
- seafood skillet dinners
With a ton of different protein and flavor choices, there should be something for everyone!
Skillet FAQ
Why should I use a skillet? A skillet is a great kitchen tool that holds and transfers heat really well. This makes it excellent for foods that you want to get a crust: steak, shrimp, chicken thighs and more.
The other benefit of skillets is that they are non-toxic. The non-stick coating on pans is potentially hazardous to your health, and this is something you don’t need to worry about with a skillet.
Which skillet should I buy? With more than 15,000 five star reviews, it seems that this Lodge Cast Iron Skillet
How do you clean a cast iron skillet? When cleaning a cast iron skillet, you should avoid soap. I scrub with coarse salt, or if it’s really stubborn, a plastic dish brush. Rinse the skillet out, towel dry completely, and season each time with oil. Here’s a great tutorial!
Why use a skillet versus a non stick pan? It depends on what you are cooking! For food that is prone to sticking, like eggs or fish, I prefer to use a non-stick pan. To get crispy skin on chicken thighs, or a good crust on my steak, I reach for my cast iron skillet.
Let’s check out these delicious healthy skillet recipes.
